Thrift savings plan contribution limits increase in 2012

The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board has announced the 2012 elective deferral limit for regular Thrift Savings Plan contributions has increased from $16,500 to $17,000 for 2012, Air Force Personnel Center officials said. The TSP catch-up plan contribution limit will remain at $5,500. TSP

AF to lift hiring freeze Dec. 15

The hiring freeze implemented in August will be fully lifted Dec. 15, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced. The freeze, preceded by hiring controls, was one of several measures implemented this year to bring manning down to mandated 2010 levels. In addition, voluntary separation incentives

USFJ commander shares holiday spirit with Japanese guests

Moon turns red during total lunar eclipse

Airmen's names used in online scams

"Hi,Thanks for replying to my ad. I'm in a hurry to find a buyer because I have a family emergency and I need to sell it before 22 November. My name is Larry. I'm an Air Force Staff Sergeant stationed at an AF Base in Anchorage, Alaska. The truck is here with me.This 2000 Toyota Tundra SR5 4 Wheel

Premier air demonstration team seeks team members

America's premier air demonstration team, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, is accepting applications for several positions, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced Dec. 6.The 138-member unit exhibits Air Force professionalism and skill in support of recruiting and retention programs to

WWII-era bomb unearthed, destroyed at Yokota

A WWII-era bomb was unearthed at a construction site in front of the base fitness center here at approximately 1 p.m. Dec. 6, 2011. Yokota officials responded to the discovery by immediately establishing an initial cordon of 500 feet around the construction site after the object was unearthed.Once

27 Airmen graduate from ALS

Assistant Secretary of the AF for Manpower, Reserve Affairs visits Yokota

Daniel Ginsberg, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, visited Yokota Dec. 1-2, during his recent trip to Japan.During his visit, Ginsberg toured facilities to see the services being provided to Airmen and their families."I'm responsible for helping oversee manpower

Recovery care program assists wounded, ill or injured Airmen

When an Airman becomes seriously wounded, ill or injured, the little things have a tendency to fall through the cracks as they focus on recovery and rehabilitation. These little things, like paying the bills for instance, have the potential to turn into major problems for Airmen and their families